Sweet
and wet Santa Rita’s 2009 120 Merlot has little tannin aftertaste due to its
warm climate. High pitched berry aroma with a taste of ripe grapes, strawberries
and perhaps just a touch of plumb. The vanilla taste from oak barrels is
present. The color is dark ruby-purple red. It is perfect for those who do not like
acidity or a major kick in their wine drinking. It is an everyday table wine at
a price of half the other brands.
The
wine comes from Chile's Central Valley that hosts everything from the common
wine to some of the more expensive types. Soil types are warm and dry and raise
the quality of the grapes (1).
Some of the world’s best wines come from this area.
This
wine is a strong choice for everyday meals. At a price of under $10, the
quality and taste have significant value. It is beneficial to purchase this
wine for casual dining or family meals. You may consider it for a social get together.
Since it has a hard body but light taste, it is considered a winter wine and
will pair well with less rich foods unlike its Merlot cousins. I would not be afraid to try this with
everything from Chicken to spicy Asian food.
